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Location:
Guadalajara - Mexico
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Language of Instruction: English and Spanish
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Academic Credit Available: Yes
Overview
The blending of the great Meso-American and Spanish cultures has made Mexico one of the world’s most rich and glorious cultures. Its architecture, music, and folk art—as well as food—are appreciated throughout the world. As part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Mexico struggles to achieve economic parity with Canada and the U.S. It works to strengthen its democratic institutions and broaden the participation of its citizens in economic prosperity and education. Guadalajara, the nation’s second-largest city, is the capital of the State of Jalisco, which has given the country much of its distinguished character, justifying the traditional slogan, “Jalisco is Mexico.” It is an ideal place to experience this great nation in all its variety and complexity.
You will spend a semester or year in Guadalajara developing your Spanish skills; living with a Mexican family; studying Spanish language and Mexican contemporary issues; and serving approximately 20 hours a week in an established service agency. Your volunteer service immerses you in the culture and deepens your understanding of Mexican society in a way that goes beyond that experienced in traditional study abroad programs. It also facilitates your mastery of Spanish.
Academic Credit
Academic credit is available.
Undergraduate Academic Credit
Eligibility
Students must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma. Applicants should have completed 2 years of secondary school Spanish or 1 year of college/university Spanish. Fall students may arrive early for an intensive preparation course in Spanish at an additional cost.
Housing/Accommodation
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Homestay / Host Family
Program Costs
Summer: $6,500-$7,500
Semester: $10,500-$11,500
Costs
Include: Fees include: all instruction; room and board; service placement and supervision; health insurance; administrative fees; and pre-departure materials. Personal expenses include: airfare; books; meals when not with host family; spending money; and local travel. Year students may need to arrange alternative accommodations between semesters.
Financial Aid
Yes.
Students may use financial aid received through their home institution.
Dates
Summer: Mid June - Mid August
Semester: Mid August - Mid December; Mid January - Mid May
Deadlines
March 15 for summer; June 1 for fall; November 1 for spring
Contact
The International Partnership for Service-Learning and Leadership
815 2nd Avenue
8th Floor
New York, NY 10017
USA
Tel:
212.986.0989
Fax:
212.986.5039
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